Cinnamon balls recipe

Cinnamon Balls recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Looking for a delightful treat that will fill your home with the warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon? Look no further than this irresistible Cinnamon Balls recipe. These bite-sized delights are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering or a festive holiday party. With just a handful of ingredients and a simple preparation process, you can whip up a batch of these delicious treats in no time. Get ready to indulge in the sweet and spicy flavors of these delectable Cinnamon Balls!

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Cinnamon balls recipe details

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Ingredients

175 g	ground almonds
75 g	caster sugar
1 tbsp	ground cinnamon, levelled
2 medium	eggs, whites only
	oil for greasing
	icing (powdered) sugar, for dredging

Instructions

A flour-free and dairy-free recipe and thus available to those who have intolerances to those food groups. Most people intolerant to nuts are able to eat almonds so this should be equally safe for those.

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F.

In a bowl, mix together almonds, cinnamon and caster sugar.

Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until not quite stiff, just beyond soft peaks. Fold in just enough to make a fairly stiff mixture.

Wet hands with cold water and roll about a teaspoonful of mixture into a ball between your hands. Place on greased baking sheet and do not allow them to be in contact with each other. Repeat for remaining mixture and try to maintain an even size.

Bake for about 15 minutes; smaller ones will need less and larger ones a little longer. They should be moderately firm, but with a slightly soft interior. Do not overbake as they will get too hard and become less easily edible.

Slide a palette knife under the finished balls to release them. Place on a dish and allow to cool completely. When cold, thoroughly dredge with icing sugar and roll them gently around to cover as fully as possible, or shake gently to the same end. Store in an airtight container or freeze.

Serve at room temperature, on a small sweet dish if available, between 2-4 per portion according to final size.

The number of balls made will differ according to the actual size used.

If using pistachios, you may sometimes find the ground version in some shops serving middle-Eastern and some southern-European communities. Otherwise use the raw, shelled ones if possible, but the lightly roasted variety should work equally well, but avoid the salted form. You may need a little extra to allow for the husks which should be removed wherever possible. Grind in a blender, coffee or spice grinder, or pestle and mortar but retain a little graininess, somewhat similar to granulated sugar.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a